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November 12, 2019
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Susan G. Falkoff, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:30 P.M To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an Open Meeting...
For the Town Council to enter into Executive Session
Councilor Piccirilli moved for the Town Council to enter into Executive Session;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the October 22, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Approve the minutes as amended by including in Item 8B the following: “authorizing a transfer of funds in the amount of $80,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest...
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the October 22, 2019 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the minutes as amended by including in Item 8B the following: “authorizing a transfer of funds in the amount of $80,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – School Department Account in order to move forward with the replacement of the Middle School classroom laminate floors;” Councilor Woodland seconded the motion.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS Consideration and Action on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
Approve the amendment of a budget increase of $2,153,809 as presented
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council approve the amendment of a budget increase of $2,153,809 as presented;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Grant of Location from RCN Telecom Services, Inc., to Lay, Maintain...
Allow the grant of location from RCN Telecom Services, Inc., to lay, maintain, and operate underground conduits, with cables to be placed therein under the surface of the public way, for 175 North...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council allow the grant of location from RCN Telecom Services, Inc., to lay, maintain, and operate underground conduits, with cables to be placed therein under the surface of the public way, for 175 North Beacon Street, from existing (2) 4-inch conduits and (2) quad conduits blocked on North Beacon Street Place (2) 4-inch PVC communication conduit 56-feet ± (of which 16 feet is in the public way) in southerly direction to the building located at 175 North Beacon Street;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Informational Presentation on the Community Health Needs Assessment Report - Larry Ramdin, Director of Public Health
Refer this study to the Human Services Committee for further discussion and recommendations
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer this study to the Human Services Committee for further discussion and recommendations;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $19,139 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Town Auditor...
Authorize a transfer of $19,139 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Town Auditor Prior Year Full Salaries Account and the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Auditor Full Time Salaries Account...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to authorize a transfer of $19,139 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Town Auditor Prior Year Full Salaries Account and the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Auditor Full Time Salaries Account to reflect the adopted ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019 Compensation of the Town Auditor;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Marijuana Local Option Tax and E Scooters – Kenneth...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Marijuana Local Option Tax and E Scooters – Kenneth Woodland, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee Report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
Ask the Administration to continue discussions with the MAPC and surrounding communities on electric scooters, and to come back to the committee after legislation is passed in order to decide how...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council ask the Administration to continue discussions with the MAPC and surrounding communities on electric scooters, and to come back to the committee after legislation is passed in order to decide how best to proceed;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Mass DOT Workforce Transportation Grant...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Mass DOT Workforce Transportation Grant – Kenneth Woodland, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee Report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Appropriate the $56,576 in 2019 Transportation Network Company funds as follows: A) $23,088 to partially fund the Shuttle Bus Pilot Program: B) $20,000 for BlueBike matching funds if the grant is...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council appropriate the $56,576 in 2019 Transportation Network Company funds as follows: A) $23,088 to partially fund the Shuttle Bus Pilot Program: B) $20,000 for BlueBike matching funds if the grant is successfully awarded, otherwise the funds remain unappropriated;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
That the Town Council Confirm Gary Shaw for Re-Appointment to the Planning Board for a Term to Expire February 15, 2022
Accept the Committee Report: That the Town Council Confirm Gary Shaw for Re-Appointment to the Planning Board for a Term to Expire February 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee Report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
For the Town Council to confirm Janet Buck for re-appointment to the Planning Board for a term to expire February 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion for the Town Council to confirm Janet Buck for re-appointment to the Planning Board for a term to expire February 15, 2022;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
For the Town Council to confirm Gary Shaw for re-appointment to the Planning Board for a term to expire February 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion for the Town Council to confirm Gary Shaw for re-appointment to the Planning Board for a term to expire February 15, 2022;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding the Presentation of the Results of the Kitchen Table...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding the Presentation of the Results of the Kitchen Table Conversations – Anthony Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee Report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
From the Watertown City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on watertown-ma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Watertown News (watertownmanews.com) candidate Q&As, candidate letters and articles that name each councilor; Mark Sideris photo by Charlie Breitrose. The city’s website has no councilor photos.
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